Cytologist: Precision Cell Analysis for Pathology Reports

Unified Women’s Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Paid Time Off

Financial & Retirement Planning

Income Protection

Wellbeing Support

Professional Development

Job summary

Unified Women’s Healthcare in Houston seeks a Cytotechnologist to examine cell samples, verify data, and document interpretations under pathologist supervision. Role emphasizes independent judgment, QC adherence, and handling ThinPrep specimens with high complexity testing.

Required: Cytology/health sciences degree, ASCP certification, CT (ASCP Registered); 1–3 years' experience preferred. Competitive benefits provided and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cytology or health sciences or must meet the CAP/CLIA standards for a practicing cytologist/cytotechnologist.
• CT (ASCP Registered)-Normally a B.A./B.S. in Biological Science and meet all licensing requirements w/1-3 years of experience
• ASCP certification in cytology/cytotechnology or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns.
• Verify name and accession number on slides and requisitions with computer for completeness and accuracy of data entry prior to microscopic evaluation.
• Examine the slides under a microscope to identify abnormalities and documenting your interpretation of the results
• Report any abnormalities to the Pathologist
• Document total number of slides examined or reviewed in all laboratories and total time spent examining/reviewing slides for each 24-hour period
• Adhere to the laboratory’s QC policies, and document all QC activities
• Exercises independent judgment in dealing with procedural and technical problems
• Follow all health and safety regulations when handling laboratory specimens
• Comply with chemical hygiene and/or laboratory safety procedures
• Comply with all lab procedures, processes, and methodologies
• Additional duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor’s degree in cytology or health sciences

ASCP cytology/cytotechnologist certification

CT (ASCP Registered)

Job description

Unified Women’s Healthcare in Houston seeks a Cytotechnologist to examine cell samples, verify data, and document interpretations under pathologist supervision. Role emphasizes independent judgment, QC adherence, and handling ThinPrep specimens with high complexity testing.

Required: Cytology/health sciences degree, ASCP certification, CT (ASCP Registered); 1–3 years' experience preferred. Competitive benefits provided and opportunities for professional development.